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2019 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 27 brake-category complaints for the 2019 Ford F-250, 2% of its 1,164 total complaints that year. Most describe violent front-end shaking ("death wobble") tied to braking or bumps rather than brake failure itself, with a median failure mileage of 12,500. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
27
2% of 1,164
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
12,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the steering wheel and front end shaking violently at highway speeds after hitting a bump, dip, or bridge joint.
  • The shaking is often described as uncontrollable and only stops after slowing down or coming to a near-complete stop, sometimes requiring hard braking.
  • Several owners call the event a "death wobble" and report it recurring multiple times, including after a steering damper was replaced.
  • Some owners report the vehicle is difficult to steer or brake normally during the shaking episode, raising loss-of-control concerns.
  • A few complaints mention dealers citing back-ordered parts or no confirmed fix at the time the complaint was filed.

When 2019 Ford F-250 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 15, 2019, latest Sep 19, 2025.

2019 Ford F-250 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month6Oct 2019Dec 2019Feb 2020Apr 2020Aug 2020Oct 2020Dec 2020Mar 2023
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Sep 2025; peak Jan 2020 (6).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200531 (7%)
  2. 200630 (6%)
  3. 20074 (4%)
  4. 200840 (12%)
  5. 20092 (3%)
  6. 20102 (2%)
  7. 201121 (6%)
  8. 201218 (6%)
  9. 20135 (4%)
  10. 20144 (2%)
  11. 201514 (5%)
  12. 20166 (2%)
  13. 201731 (3%)
  14. 201811 (3%)
  15. 201927 (2%)
  16. 20205 (2%)
  17. 20217 (4%)
  18. 20226 (5%)
  19. 20237 (16%)
  20. 20245 (13%)
  21. 20255 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Ford F-250?
NHTSA lists 27 brake-category complaints for the 2019 F-250, which is 2% of the 1,164 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2019 Ford F-250 brake problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint category on the 2019 F-250.
What do owners describe in these brake complaints?
Most describe violent front-end and steering wheel shaking, often called a death wobble, triggered by bumps or braking at highway speed, with a median failure mileage of 12,500.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data for this brake complaint category on the 2019 F-250 lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
How does the 2019 F-250 compare to other years for this issue?
The 2019 F-250 had 27 brake-category complaints (2% share), lower in share than 2011 (6%), 2012 (6%), and 2017 (3%), but higher in raw count than years like 2020 (5 complaints, 2%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.